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Herbicides are designed to kill unwanted plants, known as weeds. They can target a wide range of plants, including broadleaf weeds like dandelions, grassy weeds like crabgrass, and even woody plants like shrubs and trees. The specific plants that a herbicide will kill depend on the active ingredients and application method used.
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What is herbicide and what does it do to water?
Herbicide is a chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants or weeds. When herbicides enter water sources through runoff or leaching, they can contaminate the water and harm aquatic plants and animals. Herbicides can disrupt ecosystems and affect water quality.
Will spectracide kill plants?
Yes, Spectracide is a brand of insecticides and herbicides that can harm plants if not used properly. It is important to carefully read and follow the instructions on the product label to avoid damaging plants that you do not intend to treat.
Why Herbicides are being used to kill weeds in nearby fields the plants absorb the her bides from the soil which organelle in the plant will most likely store the absorbed herbicide waste?
Herbicides used to kill weeds are absorbed by the plants primarily through their roots and can be stored in vacuoles, which are specialized organelles responsible for storing various substances, including waste products. The vacuoles help to sequester and isolate harmful substances, preventing them from interfering with the plant's metabolic processes. This adaptation allows the plant to cope with the presence of toxic compounds like herbicides.
How do some auxins act as selective herbicides?
A herbicide that only kills certain types of plants as opposed to others. Most selective herbicides kill dicotyledonous plants, and do not affect monocotyledonous plants. See related question
How do you kill phragmite plants?
To effectively kill phragmite plants, you can use herbicides specifically designed to target these plants. It's important to follow the instructions on the herbicide carefully, as phragmites can be resilient. Cutting and removing the plants can also help prevent regrowth. Another option is to introduce natural predators or competitors of phragmites to control their population.
What do general herbicides do?
Herbicides are members of the group of pesticides; thet are used to kill plants unwanted by the human beings.
Is insecticide and herbicides are preservatives?
I believe you are asking if insecticides and herbicides are used as preservatives. If so, the answer is no. Insecticides kill insects that might damage plants. Herbicides are used to kill plants ( usually as a weed control ). Both are NOT good to consume on fruits and vegetables. They are poisons.
Why are herbicides used in deforestation?
they are used to kill un wanted plants
What is herbicide and what does it do to water?
Herbicide is a chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants or weeds. When herbicides enter water sources through runoff or leaching, they can contaminate the water and harm aquatic plants and animals. Herbicides can disrupt ecosystems and affect water quality.
What is herbicide selectivity?
A herbicide that only kills certain types of plants as opposed to others. Most selective herbicides kill dicotyledonous plants, and do not affect monocotyledonous plants. See related question
What are pesticides to kill weeds called?
Pesticides used specifically to kill weeds are called herbicides. These chemicals target and inhibit the growth of unwanted plants, helping to control or eliminate weed populations in agricultural fields, gardens, and landscapes. Herbicides can be selective, targeting specific types of plants, or non-selective, affecting all vegetation they come into contact with.
Is a caterpillar a herbicide?
No a caterpillar is not a herbicide it is the common term for the larval stage of a moth or a butterfly. A herbicide is a chemical or substance that kills plant materials. Normally if you wanted to kill caterpillars you would use an insecticide.
Will spectracide kill plants?
Yes, Spectracide is a brand of insecticides and herbicides that can harm plants if not used properly. It is important to carefully read and follow the instructions on the product label to avoid damaging plants that you do not intend to treat.
Will farmers herbicides kill your flowers?
Yes
How can you kill plants?
too much water too little water too much fertiliser not enough fertiliser herbicides amongst other methods
What is the chemical that kills weeds?
To general of a question. So the answer is no. Not every chemical is hazardous to plants. ---------------------------------------------- Some chemical are good for plants and some are bad - you need to tell us which you want to know about. There are some chemical (weedkillers) that are specifically designed to kill plants.
Benefits of herbicides?
It Helps to kill weeds in the garden
